McShane started for the Warriors last season and Smith played mostly as a reserve.

"To have two kids on the same team going to Big Ten schools is really special," Rardin said of McShane and Smith. "I don’t think it has ever happened here. That is really amazing. Both kids are gifted athletes and have the size that is needed. Both are extremely hard workers and both have very good feet and are tough kids."

Rardin said McShane will probably stay at tackle at Indiana and that Smith might move to guard or center at Northwestern.

Dehaney also started for the Warriors last season and played a variety of roles.

"Armand is just a pure football player," Rardin said. "He is undersized, but he is instinctive and so strong. He is so versatile and he runs very well. When the coaches at Ball State saw him on film they felt he is a tough football player that could make a positive impact."

Rardin said Dehaney will probably mostly play defensive back at Ball State.